THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING YOUR FIRST DRONE

November 12, 2019

Buying a drone for the first time can be
quite challenging because the drone market currently flooded with lot of
options and choosing one drone above other requires lot of thought. Before
buying a drone, there are some important checklists to consider if you want to
get excellent value for your money. Here are our top 7 checklist for buying a
drone as a first timer.

Purpose of The Drone: There are so many drones in the
market customized for different purposes like surveillance, acrobatics, and
photography. So you must know the purpose of buying your drone before choosing
one, for photography you may need a drone with an HD camera to capture quality
images and videos.

Your Budget: Most importantly you must consider your
budget. Drones built for recreational purposes are usually very affordable, it
is advisable to avoid cheap drones especially those made with low plastic
quality, this is because the cost of repairs will increase the total investment
in the long run. However, you can get a good drone for $100.

Environment to fly your drone: It is vital to consider the
environment where you wish to fly your drone. Are you flying the drone indoor
or outdoor? If you are flying your drone outdoor, you will need a stable and
larger device. However, if you choose to fly your drone indoor, you need a
smaller device. If you are unsure of where to fly your drone, choose a drone
that can be used both indoors and outdoors.

Level of Experience: For a beginner, it is vital that you
do not opt for a cheap drone that lacks the features which make operation
easy. If you are uncertain about your
capabilities in flying a drone, then it is vital to choose a drone that has the
following features, auto-takeoff, auto-landing, and headless mode.

Material Used In Construction: If you do not want to throw
your drone away after a few weeks consider the materials used in constructing
the drone before buying. If you are on a budget, don’t opt for cheap drones
that are made of ABS plastic instead opt for stronger ABS plastic alternatives.
Also note that drones made of carbon and fiberglass is of the best quality and
durable even though they cost much.

Availability of Replacement Parts: Drone can break or get damaged at some point
in time. Therefore it is vital to choose drones with replaceable parts
especially for major parts like the landing gear, controller motors, batteries,
and propellers.

Flying Time: Some drones fly for just 4 to 5 minutes while
others last for 15 to 20 minutes even though they are more expensive than those
with short flying time. Therefore you must consider your flying time before
choosing a drone.

Finally, if you are buying a drone for
the first time, it is vital to consider the checklist listed above in order to
reduce the risks of making the wrong choice.